Absolutely, it's not like the PM has anything better to do right now than to deal with a bunch of ROs with a sense of entitlement........!
Ken, is that more of your "devils advocacy" or, don't you realise that Ministers have their paperwork staffed and prioritised as they see fit?
BTW, you wont have to claim one, even if you do qualify, and you can write in to point out how you don't think retired Officers with long service should be getting a medal, if that is your view?
OAP